Initiating the Women in IT Affinity Community

Thursday, November 01 | 3:15PM–4:00PM MT | Board 405, Poster Area, Exhibit Hall B-E
Session Type: Poster Session
Women in IT is a new affinity community that provides a support network to all individuals who are interested in issues and opportunities related to women in technology in Minnesota. We'll review our first year and initiate second-year plans that will create a culture that empowers women.

Outcomes: Understand the issues, obstacles, and opportunities for women in IT * Identify possible approaches to support women in IT within a local context (university, college, system) * Integrate lessons learned from regional conversations across a large state college and university system into local plans for recruiting, supporting, and retaining women in IT

Presenters

  • Tiffni Deeb

    Analytics Services Product Manager, EDUCAUSE

  • Mark Johnson

    Vice President - Chief Information Officer, Minnesota State University, Mankato

  • Kim Lynch

    Senior System Director of Educational Innovations, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities